Jeffrey Sonntag is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. His practice is based in New Castle, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves as Treasurer for the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jenny Polkovitch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbiana, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Her husband owns a barbershop in Boardman, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bradley Handel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of advising, he owns and manages businesses, including an independent insurance brokering operation focused on long-term care and fixed annuities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Derik Ronci is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, Ronci is an agent with Hometown Insurance Solutions, where he sells Medicare supplement and related insurance plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations, alongside specialized advisory programs such as its SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jamie Patten is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Patten is an insurance agent offering various insurance products including health, disability, and fixed annuities, and he is a co-owner of a financial services LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kathleen Manickas is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. Her prior roles include positions at Nellcom Technologies LLC and Cottrill, Arbutina & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she is a parish council member of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Bryan Gratton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in insurance and advisory services through his role as owner of Gratton & Kerr Financial Group LLC and serves as a sales agent with The Kerr Agency Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including money-manager services and educational seminars.

Marvin Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Waddell & Reed, INC. and Woodmere Estates, as well as operating Gardner's Tax & Financial Service, Inc., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. Outside of advisory work, he manages a tax and financial services firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management technologies.

Russell Werme is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lucid Services, LLC, a business that bids on VA contracts. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a variety of portfolio management styles and research resources.

Robert Mrozek is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he operates an independent insurance agency and manages office rental space. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and utilizes both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Brodie Patten is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including five years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent offering accident, health, disability insurance, and annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment types.

Stacey Sullivan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she is involved with the YMCA in New Brighton, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party model solutions.

Michael Champ is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James & Associates. His background includes roles in education and municipal service at various institutions in Beaver, PA, along with his current position at Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kevin Mckinstry is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Illinois Mutual. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and officiates volleyball and basketball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Lacey York is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stifel since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an endowment committee member for the Child Health Association of Sewickley, assisting with updating investment policy statements and evaluating endowment performance. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Trevor Popovitch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC and affiliated entities since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Renee Varner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed life insurance sales outside of Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Rene Ornelas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Castle, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of finance, he is also a paid musician who performs and books gigs. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Hannah Ritchie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked in education roles at Warren City Schools and Canton City Schools, and attended Youngstown State University. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.